Undergraduate Music Admissions
Find the music degree that fits your goals.
UNC offers three undergraduate pathways: a flexible Bachelor of Arts (BA), an intensive Bachelor of Music (BM) and a Bachelor of Music Education (BME) leading to K–12 teacher licensure.
The BA, BM and BME are not different levels of the same degree. They are different paths designed for different interests and careers.
Choose Your Music Degree
Bachelor of Arts in Music
Flexible and Interdisciplinary. Choose the Bachelor of Arts if you want to study music while maintaining room for electives, a minor, a second major or another professional interest.
Choose from Music Business and Recording Arts, Latinx Music, or Culture and Expression. Each program offers a distinct way to connect music with your interests and career goals.
No audition or interview is required for admission. You may complete an optional audition to be considered for a music talent scholarship.
Bachelor of Music
Intensive Professional Training. Choose the Bachelor of Music if you want a professionally focused, conservatory-style education centered on performance or composition. Most of your degree will be devoted to music through private lessons, ensembles, rehearsals, theory, aural skills, history and advanced study in your area.
Choose from Composition, Jazz Studies, or Performance, with performance study available in instrumental, piano and voice areas.
An audition is required for admission to all Bachelor of Music programs. Composition applicants must also submit program materials and complete an interview.
Bachelor of Music Education
Prepare to Teach Music. Choose the Bachelor of Music Education if you want to combine musical study and performance with professional preparation for a career as a music educator.
The Music Education: K–12 Licensure program includes education coursework, classroom experiences and student teaching leading to Colorado K–12 music teacher licensure.
Admission requires an audition on your primary instrument or voice and an interview with Music Education faculty.
How to Apply
1. Apply to UNC
Complete the UNC undergraduate application and select your intended BA music concentration.
2. Watch for Your UNC Admission Decision
No additional School of Music application, audition, or interview is required for admission to a BA music program.
3. Consider a Scholarship Audition
An audition is optional. If you want to be considered for a music talent scholarship, contact PVA Admissions to schedule an audition.
1. Apply to UNC
Complete the UNC undergraduate application and select your intended BM or BME program.
2. Complete the Audition Form
After submitting your UNC application, log in to your application portal and complete the Audition Form.
Be prepared to:
- Select an audition date and format
- Summarize your musical experience
- Provide contact information for two references
- Submit a personal statement about your goals
- Upload an audition video if you select a virtual audition
3. Prepare for Your Audition
Review the requirements for your primary instrument, voice, or area of study.
4. Complete Your Interview, If Required
Music Education and Composition applicants complete an interview in addition to their audition.
5. Watch for Your Decision
Continue checking your email and UNC application portal for updates from UNC and the School of Music.
Audition & Interview Days
Start Early at UNC
November 21, 2026
Complete your audition or interview before the busy spring season. Meet faculty and students, explore our facilities and experience the musical community you could join at UNC.
2026–2027 Dates
November 21, 2026: In Person
January 23, 2027: Virtual Only
February 13, 2027: In Person
March 6, 2027: In Person
An audition is not required for admission to undergraduate BA music programs. BA applicants may choose to audition for music talent-scholarship consideration.
Music Audition Requirements
Select your primary instrument or area to review repertoire, recordings, interviews and other required materials. Or go back to the School of Music home page.
Brass Collaborative Piano Conducting Jazz Studies Music Composition Music Education Music History & Literature Music Theory Percussion Piano Strings Voice Woodwinds
Scholarships
Your BM or BME admission audition also serves as your music talent-scholarship audition. You do not need to complete a separate talent-scholarship audition.
BA applicants may complete an optional audition for talent-scholarship consideration.
All admitted students should complete the UNC Scholarship Application to be considered for additional foundation scholarships.
Experience the School of Music
Tour our facilities, observe a rehearsal or class, meet faculty when available, and discover what your life as a UNC music student could look like.
Contact PVA Admissions
Not sure which degree is right for you or which requirements apply? PVA Admissions can help you compare programs, prepare for your audition, and plan your visit.
PVA Admissions
PVA.Admissions@unco.edu
970-351-1921